Episode 040: 2024 Upper Peninsula Michigan Trip

Title: Ride Report: 2024 Upper Peninsula Trip - Scenic Roads, Pasty Trails & Boat Hoists! 🏍️

Summary:

In this episode, Tom and Todd share their experience riding through the Upper Peninsula (UP) in Michigan on their 2024 trip. Get an insider look at the best scenic routes, hidden gems like the Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist, and unexpected moments like rolling helmets and pasty stops. Whether you're planning a ride across the Mackinac Bridge or curious about the pasty trails, this ride report is packed with laughs, road tips, and adventure stories. Plus, find out the best places to stop for food and discover the quirky places you may want to add to your next motorcycle trip itinerary.

Sites/Products Mentioned:

Wildwood Pasties: https://thepastyguy.com/portfolio/wildwood-pasties/

Lehto's Pasties: https://www.lehtospasties.com/

the pasty guy: https://thepastyguy.com/

Lawry's Pasties: https://lawryspasties.com/

Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist: https://vilaswi.com/see-how-the-burnt-rollways-boat-hoist-connects-the-worlds-largest-chain-of-lakes/

Proper Pasties: How To Make An Award Winning Cornish Pasty: https://amzn.to/4eDtFJs

Traditional Pasty Recipes: https://amzn.to/4h7bOwg

Timecodes:

0:00 - Fun Fact: Court Jester at Pine Tree Supper Club

1:00 - Day 1: From Iowa to Escanaba, Michigan

2:00 - Day 2: Mackinac Bridge and the Huron Coast

4:00 - Pasty Trail: Best Pasty Stops

6:00 - Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist: A Must-See Stop

8:00 - Day 3: M119, Bliss & Letho's Pasties

10:00 - Day 4: Stockholm Pie - America's Best Pie

12:00 - Toolkit: Backup Route Planning

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Tags:

Upper Peninsula motorcycle trip, Mackinac Bridge, pasty trail, motorcycle road trips, Michigan motorcycle routes, scenic motorcycle rides, best motorcycle roads, motorcycle travel tips, ride report, BMR podcast, motorcycle adventure